Judge Michelle Williams Court: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 168758 (December 1993)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Michelle Williams Court is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench in 2011 by former governor Jerry Brown. She filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Conrad P. Aragon (Ret.).


She is a registered Democrat.


Judge Court received her B.A. from Pomona College in 1988. She went on to earn her J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1993.


After graduating from law school, Court joined the law firm of Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley, and Jennett as an associate, where she practiced from 1993 to 1994. Court then became a project attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California for one year. After leaving the ACLU, she joined the law firm of Litt and Marquez where she practiced as an associate from 1995 to 1999.


After a brief stint at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where Court served as a community builder fellow and civil rights specialist for one year, and as a senior associate at the law firm of Milberg LLP where she practiced for two years, she joined the nonprofit, legal aid foundation, Bet Tzedek in 2002.


While at Bet Tzedek, Court served as Vice President and general counsel for the advocacy group from 2002 to 2011.


Her memberships have included the American Law Institute and the LA Law Library's Board of Trustees.


In 2018, Judge Court wrote an article for the Advocate on tips for new attorneys on how to present a case to the jury.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Michelle Williams Court

  • Mar 23, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCV30395 JACKSON STOOPS vs STEPHEN WEI-LIANG LENG

    TENTATIVE RULINGS:

    (1) Defendant Jian Gao’s Motion to Quash Service of Summons for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction is GRANTED.

    (2) Defendants Stephen Wei-Lang Leng, Jennifer Leng, Kristie Do, and Janet Lao Demurrer to Complaint is O...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04217 IN THE MATTER OF: OCTAVIO RETA

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04209 IN THE MATTER OF: ALEXANDRA CLAIRE MACK-MAMCHES

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    21STCP00133 IN THE MATTER OF: TAYLOR ASHLEY WIGGS

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04268 IN THE MATTER OF: ANGELICA XAVIER

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    21STCP00204 IN THE MATTER OF: ROBERT DANBY MUIR

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04230 IN THE MATTER OF: CYNTHIA DENISE ROBERTS

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP03925 IN THE MATTER OF: PATRICIA REILLY WEG

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04022 IN THE MATTER OF: TAKEYSHIA C. MCCLURE

    The court intends to deny the petition on the ground that petitioner has an outstanding warrant(s) from this court. Petitioner may, but need not, appear and be heard. If petitioner does not appear, the petition will be dismissed without prejudice a...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04220 IN THE MATTER OF: RICHARD ARMAN TSATUR

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04176 IN THE MATTER OF: PHOEBE ROSE WARREN

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04254 IN THE MATTER OF: YUHAO CHEN

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04204 IN THE MATTER OF: LORENA ANAHI DE LEON

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04172 IN THE MATTER OF: MEGAN TERESA CATON

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04182 IN THE MATTER OF: ERIN JIN KIM

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04183 IN THE MATTER OF: XLN-PING HUANG

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04199 IN THE MATTER OF: ROBERT DAVID LAWRENCE

    The court intends to deny the petition on the ground that no proof of publication was filed. Petitioner may, but need not, appear and be heard. If petitioner does not appear, the petition will be dismissed without prejudice and petitioner may reap...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04205 IN THE MATTER OF: RICARDO RAPHAEL DANIEL

    The court intends to deny the petition on the ground that petitioner is currently on active formal probation/parole and has not submitted proof of compliance with 15 CCR § 3294.5 by submitting a CDCR Form 2010, Notice of Legal Name Change Petitio...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    21STCP00131 IN THE MATTER OF: ROBERT ERIC BEAM, II

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP03951 IN THE MATTER OF: ANGEL IGNACIO ANTE, IV

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04272 IN THE MATTER OF: IRINA IGOREVNA DEMIDOVA

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04240 IN THE MATTER OF: MARLON ABRAHAM ROSASEN

    The court intends to deny the petition on the ground that no proof of publication was filed and petitioner is subject to an active domestic violence restraining order. Petitioner may, but need not, appear and be heard. If petitioner does not appe...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    21STCP00196 IN THE MATTER OF: BROOKE ASHLEY SEBOLD

    NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. The petition will be granted. A copy of the signed decree will be available in Room 112 of the Clerk's Office seven days after the date of the hearing.

    ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 Los Angeles County

    20STCP04211 IN THE MATTER OF: ASHTAR SHAMOUN

    The court intends to deny the petition on the ground that petitioner has an outstanding warrant(s). Petitioner may, but need not, appear and be heard. If petitioner does not appear, the petition will be dismissed without prejudice and petitioner may reap...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Michelle Williams Court

On May 13, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 10, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 10, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a sister state judgment (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Sister State Judgment (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Pending

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a sister state judgment (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Sister State Judgment (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a sister state judgment (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Sister State Judgment (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 6, 2024 an other enforcement of judgment case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michelle Williams Court presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Enforcement of Judgment Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

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